{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Castle Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4543875,"projectId":10368540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with essential supplies to help us start the school year strong! Your generosity provided paper towels, pencils, glue sticks, magnetic clips, and a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card.\r\n\r\nWhile these may seem like simple classroom supplies, they make a big impact on our students' everyday learning. Pencils and glue sticks allow students to fully participate in hands-on activities and interactive learning without worrying about having the supplies they need. Paper towels help us quickly and safely clean up after science labs and classroom activities. The magnetic clips allow us to easily display student work, important information, and learning materials throughout our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has also allowed me to find additional resources that make our science curriculum more engaging and accessible for my students.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a classroom where students have the tools they need to learn, participate, explore, and succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a welcoming place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787836599735,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact-daily-essent/10368540/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact: Daily Essentials for Our Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4543875_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658188497151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4543875"},{"teacherId":10592277,"projectId":10484041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through the \"Think Like a Chemist: Lab Notebooks for AP Chemistry\" project. Because of your kindness, my students now hold in their hands the authentic tools they need to transition from simply learning science to actively doing science. When the notebooks arrived, their excitement was palpable; having dedicated, professional-grade laboratory notebooks made them immediately feel like true researchers stepping into an advanced laboratory. They take genuine pride in setting up their tables of contents, recording precise measurements, and documenting every phase of their experimental inquiries.\r\n\r\nThese notebooks have already transformed how our students engage with complex chemical concepts. Instead of treating lab work as isolated assignments, they are learning to preserve a comprehensive, chronological record of their scientific process. As they investigate reaction rates, titrations, and equilibrium, they are not only asking what happens, but delving deeply into why it happens. Organizing their data, sketching experimental setups, analyzing results, and communicating conclusions with clarity within these pages has fostered an extraordinary level of precision and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nBeyond our day-to-day investigations, your contribution is providing these young scholars with lasting preparation for their futures in STEM. Maintaining a rigorous, professional scientific notebook mirrors the exact expectations they will encounter in college laboratories and research environments. By practicing these habits of organization and scholarly integrity today, they are building the confidence and competence needed to excel in higher education and future scientific careers. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their journey as the next generation of scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1789000616444,"projectUrl":"project/think-like-a-chemist-lab-notebooks-for/10484041/","projectTitle":"Think Like a Chemist: Lab Notebooks for AP Chemistry","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Carley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10592277_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786642127758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10592277"},{"teacherId":7760548,"projectId":10193050,"letterContent":"A calming room provides high school students with a safe, quiet, and welcoming space where they can take a break when they are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or emotionally stressed. High school students face many pressures, including academics, relationships, extracurricular activities, family situations, and social expectations. 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It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and curiosity grow as they work with these new resources.\r\nThese materials will continue to be a valuable part of our classroom as we move forward with new lessons and projects. They give my students opportunities to be more hands-on, creative, and collaborative while building important skills. Your generosity has helped make these learning experiences possible, and I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students and their education.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1776435082863,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-student-notebooks/10172662/","projectTitle":"Interactive Student Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6783567"},{"teacherId":1687363,"projectId":10192714,"letterContent":"My students were immediately excited and curious when they saw the new materials. They wanted to know what the games were and when they would get to use them. Several students commented that they were excited to have something different from the usual pencil-and-paper activities.\r\n\r\nThe biggest reaction was seeing how quickly the materials changed the energy in the classroom. Students were eager to work together and try the different activities. They quickly realized that learning math could be both challenging and fun!\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the new resources as part of our math learning stations and review activities. Students will rotate through different activities that allow them to practice current skills, work with classmates, and explain how they arrived at their answers. We will also continue with our interactive notebooks that allow students to interact with notes and examples as well as keep themselves neat and organized.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, I want students to become more confident problem-solvers who are comfortable making mistakes, trying different strategies, and explaining their mathematical thinking. These resources will continue to give us opportunities to make that happen in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the donors who helped provide these materials. Their generosity is making a real difference in our classroom by giving students more opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy mathematics!","fullyFundedDate":1776432233754,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresher/10192714/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Circle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1687363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567178068980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1687363"},{"teacherId":10479151,"projectId":10195297,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new games and classroom supplies to make math more interactive, engaging, and hands-on. The games give students opportunities to practice important math skills while working collaboratively, communicating their thinking, and learning from one another. The supplies are also being used for hands-on activities, review stations, and small-group instruction.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students work together during a math game. Instead of simply completing a worksheet, they were discussing different strategies, checking each other's work, and encouraging their classmates. Students who are sometimes hesitant to participate during traditional lessons were eager to get involved. It was exciting to see them having fun while practicing important math skills!\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the donors who helped provide these materials. Their generosity is making a real difference in our classroom by giving students more opportunities to learn, collaborate, and enjoy mathematics!","fullyFundedDate":1776430173727,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-the-room/10195297/","projectTitle":"Refresh the Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Natale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479151"},{"teacherId":10479386,"projectId":10238390,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity towards my biology classroom! Your donation of scientific calculators, timers, and lab kits have been and will be invaluable to my classroom AP biology and general biology students!\r\n\r\nDue to budget cuts, it has been years since I have been able to receive these lab kits for my students. In the past, my students have loved the ease and simplicity of these labs, as well as the active inquiry that they provide on relevant science topics. Now, thanks to you, I am able to provide those same opportunities to my students again! Students will learn about homeostasis, genetics, epidemics, diabetes, and classification. \r\n\r\nOur first lab in class was a cell surface area to volume ratio lab where students needed timers and calculators to collect their data and analyze their results. They were so happy and thankful to have the proper tools with which to do that. They know that the tools necessary for science aren't always easy to come by, and they appreciated that someone outside of the school was so invested in their education! They are upperclassman, and it honestly makes them think about their own future and how they can pay it forward someday!\r\n\r\nThey were able to get a little preview of the lab kits that they will perform in future school year as well. And even they recognize that without you, they would have less lab experiences and hands-on activities. Thank you for providing enthusiasm to students you don't even know!","fullyFundedDate":1780022565367,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-labs-to-experience/10238390/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Science: Labs to Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10479386_orig.jpg?crop=564,564,x725,y695&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777852414790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479386"},{"teacherId":10592277,"projectId":10483762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Calculating Chemistry Success\"! Because of your kindness, our classroom received 30 new Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculators. Having a full, dedicated set of scientific calculators in the classroom has completely transformed our daily learning environment in both Chemistry I and AP Chemistry. Instead of losing valuable instructional time sharing a limited number of working devices, every student now has direct access to the exact tool needed to tackle complex stoichiometry, pH calculations, and quantitative lab data.\r\n\r\n For high school students, using specialized scientific tools brings a level of focus and engagement that general home technology just doesn't replicate. While they use personal devices daily, having dedicated equipment designed specifically for STEM problem-solving gives them a sense of ownership and professional pride in their work. The feature that excited students most was the dual-line display. Being able to see their entire entered equation right above the calculated answer makes multi-step chemistry conversions much more transparent and allows them to verify their work instantly.\r\n\r\n This class set has elevated the dynamic across all of our lab teams, but it has been especially impactful for my AP Chemistry students as they prepare for college-level coursework. Having identical, standardized tools has allowed the entire class to move seamlessly through advanced problem-solving techniques together without technical interruptions. Your investment has given my students the exact resources they need to work efficiently, build rigorous technical skills, and take full pride in their academic achievements. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787977576728,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-chemistry-success/10483762/","projectTitle":"Calculating Chemistry Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Carley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10592277_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786642127758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10592277"},{"teacherId":10470308,"projectId":10170047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with such essential items to progress their learning! The students are able to learn in a safe and comfortable classroom. We have already started using most of the material especially for classroom activities. \r\n The students were so excited to have a new feel to the classroom wih new materials to excel in their learning. We have most of our chair bands to help calm down throughout the day as well as the stress balls. \r\n We have been able to go above and beyond in the classroom to learn and also support these children with the items that were purchased! We are heading into the season of holidays, so the students will be making different crafts which they now have the best materials to do so!","fullyFundedDate":1776402602733,"projectUrl":"project/new-start-in-special-education/10170047/","projectTitle":"New Start in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10470308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776260405527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10470308"},{"teacherId":10473953,"projectId":10178838,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support of my classroom and more importantly, my students learning. \r\n\r\nThe day the materials arrived to my classroom both my students and I couldn't wait to unpack them and get started with using them. Since the materials arrival, we have taken advantage of them in many ways and they have enriched my students learning opportunities countless times throughout the school year. My students love doing artistic projects as part of their learning. The various art materials you supplied through your donation have sparked lots of creativity in my students. Typically high school students can lack creativity but I have seen many of my students collaborate and make beautiful, vibarant classroom assignments. I love hearing and seeing the joy in my students when they get to use something other than paper, pencil, and chromebooks to complete their classwork. I also appreciate being able to do projects with my students were they learn to communicate and work as a team in various ways, as these are all skills that today's teens are lacking but will need for their future workplace.\r\n\r\nYour donation will engage and impact countless students throughout the years in my classroom. As a 23 year veteran in education this was my first donors choose project that I ever submitted and I was so elated to learn that you fully funded my project. I am so very thankful for your donation to our school and appreciate the support more than I can ever tell you.","fullyFundedDate":1776420706290,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-creativity-and-independence-in/10178838/","projectTitle":"Fostering Creativity and Independence in FACS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10473953"},{"teacherId":6148128,"projectId":10190802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my 7th-grade classroom. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided, including organizational materials for student work, pencils, pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, and calculators, are essential tools that help create a productive and engaging learning environment. These resources will allow students to stay organized, participate fully in class activities, and develop their skills with confidence.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I strive to provide every student with the tools they need to be successful. Your generosity helps make that possible and allows me to focus on creating meaningful learning opportunities for my students rather than worrying about obtaining basic classroom supplies.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting education. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated, and the impact of your gift will be felt throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1776406144798,"projectUrl":"project/its-the-small-things-that-count-help/10190802/","projectTitle":"It's the Small Things That Count! Help Provide Basic Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6148128"},{"teacherId":4838300,"projectId":10182211,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous donations to our classroom. Because of your support, our students received a brand-new lab table, as well as headphones and wired mice for our Chromebooks.\r\n\r\nI am thrilled to report that these resources have already made a massive impact. Thanks to the extra workspace provided by the lab table, all students finally have the physical room they need to collaborate, spread out materials, and work like true scientists. In fact, we just used the tables to complete two full electricity investigations! The kids were able to safely map out series and paralled circuits; they also were able to test bettery limits of an electromagnet. The collaboration in teams without crowding over cramped desks is greatly appreicated by the students.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the headphones and wired mice have completely transformed our daily workflow. With a classroom full of students working on their Chromebooks, things used to get incredibly noisy. Now, students can dive into interactive science simulations, record their lab reflections, and listen to instructional videos with zero distractions. It has created a focused, calm environment where every student can learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided us with essential tools, but it has also shown my students that a whole community of people believes in their education and their future. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776803646021,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-providing-a-solid-foundatio/10182211/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up: Providing a Solid Foundation for Teen Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4838300_orig.jpg?crop=1326,1326,x0,y260&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565442431290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4838300"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90136","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":771,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.2,"schoolId":90136,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about New Castle Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"New Castle Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/new-castle-area-school-district/new-castle-junior-high-school/90136"}